Washington CAR DMV Practice Test 2

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers to be cautious when driving under conditions that may cause the roadway to become wet and slippery.

Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on how much alcohol you drink, how much time passes between drinks, and your weight. It is not affected by the type of alcoholic beverages you drink, your level of physical fitness, or how well you can "hold your liquor."

In Washington State, it is against the law to text and drive. Texting is a dangerous distraction from driving and doing so while operating a vehicle may result in a citation.

Any turn should be made from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go, and into the lane closest to your previous lane.

Situations where motorists are required to stop include approaching intersections with stop signs, approaching intersections where a red light is either flashing or illuminated, or any time when a traffic officer orders your vehicle to stop.

This sign marks parking spaces that are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.

Eight-sided traffic signs warn drivers that they must stop and yield the appropriate right-of-way at an intersection. Drivers may proceed when it is safe to do so.

Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

At a steady red light, you may turn right provided that no posted sign prohibits it. You must come to a full stop first. Always use your turn signal before making any turn.

All bicyclists have the same rights, duties, and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. Motorists and bicyclists who do not obey traffic laws can be ticketed.

If your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open, your vehicle will continue to maintain its speed or accelerate, even if you remove your foot from the gas pedal. Turn off the ignition, using care to move the ignition switch only far enough to stop the engine and not engage the steering wheel locking mechanism. Apply your brakes and move off the road to a safe area.

To check your blind spot, glance over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move.

When turning left at a traffic signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

If another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you, remain calm and try to put as much distance between the two of you as possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact and do not make obscene gestures.

This sign warns that pavement is slippery when wet. In wet conditions, you should reduce your speed, avoid braking or changing direction suddenly, and increase the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead.

A green arrow displayed on a traffic signal tells drivers that they may turn in the direction of the arrow. You must be in the proper lane for such a turn. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.

This sign warns of two-way traffic ahead.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that they are approaching a T intersection and should prepare to turn either right or left.

A flashing red light means that you must come to a full stop, and then proceed when the way is clear.

Yellow lines are used in the center of the road to separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that they may encounter traffic coming from the opposite direction.

Construction, maintenance, and emergency operations signs are generally orange with black symbols.

Pumping the brakes is generally the best way to stop a car in an emergency. The car will stop quickly and you will also be able to continue steering.

When you are approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its lights, sirens, and/or other warning devices, you must immediately drive to the right side of the road and stop.